Prevalence of Fascioliasis among Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Abattoirs within Sagbama Community and Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State

Abstract

The study of the prevalence of fascioliasis among cattle and goats slaughtered at abattoirs in Sagbama community and Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State was undertaken from July to December, 2022. A total of 60 bile samples were collected from the animals (30 from cattle and 30 from goats). The bile sample from each animal was examined using sedimentation method and microscopically examined for the presence of Fasciola eggs. The results showed that 34(56.7%) out of the 60 cattle and goats were infected with Fasciola hepatica. The distribution of infection showed that cattle had the highest prevalence of 70% while goats had 43.3% prevalence. Sex-based prevalence showed 73.3% and 66.7% for male and female cattle respectively while male and female goats recorded 46.7% and 40% prevalence respectively. Also, the prevalence was higher among samples collected from Yenagoa (Etegwe/Tombia abattoir) (66.7%) and was lower among those collected from Sagbama abattoir (46.7). Regular inspection of animals slaughtered at abattoirs and monitoring of butchers will reduce consumption of infected meat and subsequent reduction of the prevalence of fascioliasis in the study areas.